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 Look Who’s Walking Wellness Program

                                                                                

In a joint partnership between Erie County Health Department, Erie MetroParks, and City of Sandusky Recreation Division, Look Who’s Walking Wellness Program entered its sixth year and continues to grow!  This collaborative effort began to encourage healthier choices within our community.

Look Who’s Walking Wellness Program highlights for 2012:

• 10 walks between April 9^th and August 20^nd
• All walks are on Mondays at 6:30pm
• 4 free stress-buster sample classes between April and August

Visit www.eriecohealthohio.org or www.eriemetroparks.com for information about this year’s walking schedule!

 

Pedal Erie Parks

PEP Ride 2012!

Sunday July 15th, rain or shine, join the Friends of Erie MetroParks for their annual PEP Ride! The ride begins at James H. McBride Arboretum and from there you can choose between a 10, 20, 30, or 50 mile ride. Snacks and rest stops provided and help yourself to lunch as you return to the Arboretum.

 

Print the registration form!

 

Go Take a Hike

2012 Information Coming Soon!

Go Take a Hike on eleven of Erie MetroParks most beautiful trails between September 9^th & December 11^th! Choose from eleven designated trails, and if you complete eight trails you will receive an Arkansas Walking Stick or 2012 Leather Medallion.

Participants will receive a special medallion for every five years they complete the program. Dogs that complete eight trails will receive a MetroParks bandana or Leather Medallion!

Check back to download a registration form!

 

Harvest Happenings Fall Community Festival

 

Originally, this festival began with a tractor show sponsored by Firelands Pioneer Power Association.   A few years later, Erie MetroParks partnered with Firelands Pioneer Power to develop a fall festival for the local community.  Now, Harvest Happenings Community Fall Festival is an annual two day event held on the first weekend in October. Join us on October 6^th and 7^th this year from 11am-5pm!

 

Sponsors of Harvest Happenings include:

• Firelands Pioneer Power Association
• Heritage Society of Erie County
• Firelands Audubon Society
• Friends of Old Woman Creek
• Erie MetroParks

This festival continues to grow and draws thousands with activities including:

• Face painting
• Live music
• Children’s pedal pull
• Pumpkin painting
• Food and craft vendors
• Hayrides   

In addition to ongoing activities, Harvest Happenings also features:

• The All Star Classic Cruise-In Car Show on Saturday
• Firelands Pioneer Power Association Engine & Tractor Show
• Back to the Wild live animal displays
• Petting zoo by Ohio Horseman’s Council of Erie County
• Nature Nook Gift Shop inside the Frost Center 

Run Like An Animal

Erie MetroParks and Firelands Area Runners Club have partnered to offer an annual trail run! On November 3, 2012 you can challenge yourself with a trail fun at Edison Woods MetroPark in Berlin Heights. Prizes will be given to each top male and female runners! Check back for the 2012 Registration Form!

Click here to see the RLA Race Results of 2011!

 

Earth Day Extravaganza

Join us at Osborn MetroPark on April 22nd from 12-5pm to celebrate Earth Day!

Exciting outdoor fun and education along with live music and prizes!!

Ongoing activities at Earth Day Extravaganza include:

• Live Music
• Recycled crafts
• Awesome demonstrations
• Recycled fashion show
• Back to the Wild
• Children’s activities
• Nature Nook Gift Shop

Click here to download the EVENT FLYER!